Sunrise Beach Police To Conduct “Safe Driving” Programs This Holiday Season

Among Lake Area law enforcement agencies that are partnering with a federal agency to promote safe and sober driving this winter holiday season is the Sunrise Beach Police Department.

A statement from the local department’s Chief  Scott Craig says the National Highway Safety Administration recorded 11-thousand 654 people died in alcohol related accidents in 2020, and preliminary numbers indicate a similar death toll last year as well.

He says Sunrise Beach officers will conduct aggressive enforcement during the holiday season, especially between December 16^th and the New Year’s holiday period.

Chief Craig says in the statement – quote – “We need commitment from drivers that they’ll keep the roads free of drunk drivers so that everyone can have a safe holiday”

He recommends you designate a sober driver or plan to use a ride service, or call a taxi or a sober friend to get home safely.